Commissioner highlights Recovery Cafe successes at Public Safety Coordinating Committee

Sep 24, 2026

A commissioner reported encouraging results from Reclaiming Lives/Recovery Cafe programs, noting 25 weekly recovery circles and up to 275 meals served weekly; the commissioner praised program leadership and success stories shown in a committee presentation.

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A commissioner summarized the Public Safety Coordinating Committee presentation on Reclaiming Lives and Recovery Cafe and praised the program's outcomes. "They do 25 of them a week. They serve up to 275 meals weekly," the Commissioner said, noting that the program helps people in recovery and includes peer advising and recovery circles led locally by Stephanie Mendenhall.

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